Direct flights from Washington (IAD) to Richmond (RIC): 30 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 95% of the last 21 tracked flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 23 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 24 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 160 km, an estimated 42 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Washington and Richmond. Updated 15 November 2026 at 03:18 UTC.
IADWashingtonbusy · +26
RICRichmonddisrupted · +112
160 km · ~0h 42m est.
dep bank 00:34–22:1030x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 30x weekly · nonstop
95% on time
of the last 21 tracked IAD → RIC flights arrived within 15 minutes
How the Washington to Richmond route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop IAD to RIC flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
High disruption likely. The arrival side at RIC is the weaker end, route health score 33/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on IAD–RIC?
Operators schedule morning departures around 00:34 and evening departures around 18:35 from IAD. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the RIC delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from IAD to RIC?
Great-circle distance is 160 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 41–44 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does IAD–RIC fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 30 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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